This Southwest Nachos has some nice spicy kick on it. It’s a recipe I made right after my trip from Colorado. I learned that nachos are better when smothered with special hot sauce. I was used to having regular nachos with no spice, so this was a surprise to me.
Enjoyable Southwest Nachos
If you love nachos, these Southwest nachos are the best. These are comforting and will make you satisfied with every bite.
Ingredients
1 bag tortilla chips- 2 small tubers - yucca
1 cup ground beef (minced beef) - cooked in taco seasoning
2 medium red pepper (red capsicum) - diced
1 medium jalapeño - sliced rounds
3 cups corn - roasted kernels- 1 cup pickle relish - diced
½ cup Gouda cheese - smoked and shredded- ½ cup cheddar - smoked and shredded
3 teaspoons hot sauce
2 tablespoons Ranch dressing - for dipping sauce
Instructions
- Roast the corn on a baking sheet, occasionally turning, until heated through and crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Let cool. Shuck corn and cut kernels from cobs.
- Slice and fry yucca in a little olive oil using a cast-iron skillet.
- On a microwave-safe plate, lay the yucca flat on the bottom.
- Top the layered tortilla chips and yucca with the beef, bell peppers, jalapenos, corn and pickles.
- Place the nachos under a broiler for about 2 to 3 minutes until the top is bubbly, then serve hot with your favourite beer.
Nutrition
Calories: 844kcalCarbohydrates: 97gProtein: 33gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1443mgPotassium: 811mgFiber: 9gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2624IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 409mgIron: 4mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
